Hearing Decision

Hearing Number: 03

Event: Hobie 16 World ChampionshipsRace Number: 2
Protesting Boat: 41 (Nelson)Protested Boat: 49 (Williams)
Submitted Date/time:  06 Nov 2019 17:05
Hearing Details: While tacking

Facts Found

 

  1. Prior to the start 49 and 41 on starboard approaching the leeward end of the start line

  2. 49 bore away, gybed and commenced to tack to leeward of 41

  3. 49 completed her tack to leeward of 41 and hailed 41 to "come up" 15-30 seconds prior to the start signal.

  4. 41 altered course to leeward 7-8 seconds prior to the start to accellerate.

  5. There was contact amidships between 41 and 49.

  6. There was no damage. 

  7. The wind was 6-7 knots.

  8. No boats took a penalty turn.


Conclusion

 

41 failed to keep clear as the windward boat.


Rule(s) applicable

 11, 14

Decision

 41 DSQ in Race 2

Jury Members

 Rick Mallinson USA IJ (Chairman), Francisco Jaurequi MEX IJ, Matt Bounds USA NJ, Paul Pascoe AUS IJ, Walter Mielke GER IJ

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